Gary U.S. Bonds and Anthony Krizan Bring Rock and Roll History to Atlantic City as Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk Continues Its Summer Celebration The Jersey Shore has always understood the power of live music. Long before streaming services and social media transformed how audiences discover artists, New Jersey’s beaches, boardwalks, clubs, and concert venues […]
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Anchors New Jersey’s Free Summer Movie Series with a High-Energy Family Event at State Theatre New Jersey New Jersey’s summer lineup continues to deliver accessible, large-scale entertainment experiences, and on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, State Theatre New Jersey brings one of the most recognizable animated franchises in the world […]
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience Bring Grammy-Winning Louisiana Energy to Atlantic City’s Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk The heartbeat of Louisiana is making its way to the Jersey Shore this summer as two-time Grammy Award winner Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience headline one of the most anticipated nights of Atlantic City’s Mardi Gras […]
Vandenberg: My Whitesnake Years Tour Arrives in New Jersey for a Rare, High-Voltage Night of Classic Rock Mastery New Jersey’s live music calendar continues to assert itself as one of the most dynamic in the country, and this summer adds another major highlight as Adrian Vandenberg brings his “My Whitesnake Years Tour” to the region […]
Brass, Soul, Community, and the Jersey Shore: SNACKTIME and Ron Santee Bring a Powerful Summer Soundtrack to Bradley Beach Summer along the Jersey Shore has always been about more than sunshine and ocean breezes. It is about gathering. It is about community. It is about discovering the artists, musicians, and creative voices that help define […]
“Change of Position” Arrives at New Jersey Repertory Company with a Bold, Unflinching Portrait of Survival and Identity New Jersey’s theatre scene continues to evolve as one of the most daring and artistically ambitious in the country, and on July 30 at 7:00 PM, that trajectory takes another compelling step forward with Change of Position […]
Wildwood’s Music in the Plaza Concert Series Returns for Another Summer of Free Live Entertainment, Community Gathering, and Jersey Shore Tradition The full 2026 Downtown Wildwood Music in the Plaza lineup features 11 different bands performing free weekly outdoor concerts. The performances take place every Thursday night from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Byrne […]
Lance Bryant and SHOUT! Bring the Spirit of Classic Soul, Funk, and R&B to the Morris Museum’s Back Deck 2026 Concert Series New Jersey’s summer concert calendar has become increasingly crowded over the last decade, but very few series have managed to establish a genuine identity beyond simply booking talented artists outdoors. What separates the […]
Centenary Stage Company’s Young Performers Workshop Returns with Summer Festival of Shows, Showcasing the Next Generation of New Jersey Theatre New Jersey’s performing arts landscape continues to distinguish itself through a balance of established excellence and forward-looking development, and nowhere is that more evident than in the return of the Young Performers Workshop Summer Festival […]
Lindenwold Park’s Free Summer Concert Series Brings South Jersey Music Tradition to Life With Suitcase Murphy, Chicago 9, and a Massive Springsteen Celebration Summer concert season in New Jersey has always represented something larger than entertainment alone. Across the state, public parks, waterfronts, downtown plazas, community centers, and outdoor amphitheaters become gathering places where generations […]
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Brings One of Music’s Greatest Success Stories to New Jersey This August Some artists write hit songs. Some artists define generations. Few have accomplished both with the consistency, influence, and enduring cultural impact of Carole King. This summer, New Jersey audiences will have the opportunity to experience the remarkable story […]
The Fumos Bring Horn-Driven Funk, Soul, and Vintage Groove Energy to the Morris Museum’s Back Deck 2026 Concert Series There are certain live bands that do not simply perform music so much as ignite an atmosphere. Before the first full song even settles into rhythm, audiences already understand the assignment: this is not going to […]
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